The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-03-04
GREATNESS THRUST UPON HIM
How Young John Johns Won Success,
I'm Life without Fighting for It.

MY Olu Ircnu JOnn johns was At one
time very much troubled because his
son. young John, was fool tried
to convince him that it was something
to be thankful for, but old John was
not to be comforted. His son at the
age of % was an empty-headed bump.
kin. Beyond the rudiments of an
English educat on he knew absolutely
nothing. But more magnificent spec.
linen OF physical manhood never
walked the earth.
1t was delight TO stand and look at
young John. Six feet two in his boots.
with full chest and broad shoulders.
and a large head, the man looked so
solid and massive that his weaker fell
lows felt drawn to his side for protec-
ton. Not having anything to say.
John rarely spoke, but when he did
speak his deep.toncd voice never failed
to produce IN almost magical effect.
"Ycs, fine animal" said old John
TO me one day, "but he is fool, and
everybody knows it. The boy has no
future. He will eat. drink, sleep and
die, and that will be the end of it"
"You are too bitter" said. 'and
you are mistaken. Send John to New
York and he will be success"
Somewhat to my surprise young
John was sent to New York.
His father gave him a reasonable
monthly allowance, and left him to
shift for himself Two years later /
found myself in New York on a bust
ness trip. One of the most famous
lawyers in the city remarked when
shook hands with him. BLESS my
soul! Why, you and John Johns are
from the same town. Very remarkable
man is Johns. think great deal Of
him." In the course of my stay in the
city found that young Johns had made
tremendous impression in the metro.
polls. He was Il favorite in the best
society, and the leading politicians and
business men were his friends.
Mr.. Quill, the managing editor OF
one of the brightest papers in New
York, explained young Johns success.
you Sec" said Quill, I'VE metropo-
litans have trained intellects. We
recognize great ability as soon rs we
sec it. Now. Mr. Johns belongs to a
rare type. His reserve is marvellous
He has none of the restless activity
characteristic of small minds. Con-
scious of his great powers, he holds
them well in hand and that sort of
thing, and, as all things come to the
man who waits, Mr.. Johns is getting
more than he wants. Some of our
Wall street princes are taking care Of
his interests. They put up the money
for him and invest his profits safely.
The young man is making money.
'.l}ut what is the secret of all this?"
| asked.
We'll" said Quill, ait must be the
young mans native genius. In society
he is one of our lions. He is the most
distinguished looking man in New
York, and his tact is wonderful"
as he much OF talker?'
THAT reminds me, "said Quill, "that
10 talks less than any young man |
now. But when he does open his
nouth each word seems TO weigh
on.
"Has he any business?'
NO" was the reply, 1--WE keep him
o busy with our affairs that he has no
time to look after his own. But that's
all right. A man with his abilities just
naturally comes to the front. You
can't keep him in the background"
Three years later heard that young
John had visited England, where he
completely captivated the prince of
Wales. When he returned to New
York he married ten-milion dollar
widow and then give himself up en-
tirely to social pleasures.
Old man Johns called on me the
other day and showed me letter from
his son. | read the vap.d, insane thing
through and smiled. Just rs big Il
fool as ever" said the old man. mod
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